Nicolas Cage is one of Hollywood’s most exciting and unpredictable actors. Why is it? He has become a cultural icon for his quirky and often daring performances in film. During an appearance on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, Cage listed his five favorite films in which he played a role. Whether you’re a big Cage fan or just a casual moviegoer, his filmography is definitely worth checking out!
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5th place – “Joe” (“Joe”) (2013)
The fifth place in the list of Cage’s favorite films is the heavy drama “Joe”. In the film, Cage plays Joe, an ex-convict who befriends a troubled teenager named Gary. The film explores themes of masculinity, violence and redemption, aiming to show the reality of life in small-town America. It features one of Cage’s most restrained and nuanced performances.
Cage has revealed that he enjoyed working with the film’s director, David Gordon Green, and that he appreciated the opportunity to delve into the complex character of Joe. The film received critical acclaim for its “unpolished” and honest depiction of working-class life in the US South, as well as Cage’s performance.
4th place – “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” (2009)
Cage’s fourth favorite movie he’s starred in is Bad Cop, a crime drama directed by documentary filmmaker Werner Herzog.
This is not a typical thriller about cops. The film is so convincing that it makes you wonder if only Nicolas Cage really didn’t use cocaine. The story of a policeman who investigates a brutal murder, but when he falls under the influence of drugs, is no longer able to distinguish reality from hallucinations in a realistic acting manner.
Nicolas Cage plays a police detective in the film, who interprets the law quite freely. He is equally passionate about investigating the murder and trying to get another dose that will make him forget the severe back pain. Gifted with unrepeatable intuition, the detective uses his gun more often than his police badge. Although his path is not strewn with roses, everything is complicated by a relationship with a high-class prostitute (the sexy Cuban Eva Mendes, who previously played with Cage in the fantasy film “Ghost Rider”). The story drags you into an increasingly disturbing vortex of passion and danger.
Cage’s performance in “Bad Cop” is unusual and unpredictable as he portrays a man on the brink of madness. Cage said he was drawn to the film by the director’s unique vision and desire to create something unconventional and challenging.
3rd place – “Bringing Out the Dead” (1999)
Cage’s third favorite movie he’s starred in is Raise the Dead, a drama directed by Martin Scorsese. Cage plays Frank Pearce, who works in the EMS. The events of the film cover three nights at Frank’s job with three different partners.
Cage has said that he enjoyed working with Scorsese on the film and that he appreciated the director’s desire to “squeeze the best” out of him as an actor.
2nd place – “Mandy” (“Mandy”) (2018)
Cage’s second favorite movie to star in is Mandy, a horror film. In the film, Cage plays Red Miller, a man seeking revenge against a cult for the murder of his girlfriend Mandy.
Mandy has become a cult classic due to its visually stunning cinematography and strange and disturbing storyline. Cage’s performance in the film is intense and gripping as he goes through a range of emotions from grief and rage to existential despair.
Cage has called “Mandy” one of the most unique films he has ever worked on.
1st place – “Pig” (2021)
Cage’s favorite movie to star in is the 2021 US drama Pig.
Michael Sarnoski, in his feature directorial debut, gave Cage a role worthy of his talent. The film tells the story of a truffle hunter, Rob, who lives alone in the Oregon woods and whose truffle hunter pig is stolen. When a pig is stolen, his character goes on a journey to recover the animal, encountering various characters from his past along the way.
The film was well received by critics who praised its screenplay and Cage’s acting.
Cage’s performance in “Pig” has been hailed as one of his best in years, demonstrating his ability to create a deep emotional experience with minimal dialogue. Cage has said that he was drawn to the film because of its unique story. It has loss, sadness and the human connection with animals.
It is interesting to note that Cage’s list of favorites includes a variety of genre films, showing his versatility as an actor. The actor’s choice also reveals that he prefers films that explore darker and more complex themes than traditional Hollywood “problems”.
2023-06-10 18:00:07
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